All pubs, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and cafés have been forced to close since the Government announcement on 20th March. There is no further clarity from the Government on when pubs, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and…

Unprecedented measures to support businesses and protect the economy are being rolled out across the UK.  Used effectively, these will help many organisations come through the crisis created by the coronavirus. New details are emerging…

In these difficult times the Charity Commission is providing specific advice to the charity sector. In this update, we summarise the advice announced so far. As more details emerge, we will update this webpage. Please…

‘we are at the beginning of a new era in this country. We have the freedom and the resources to decide our own future’. Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 11 March 2020 Rishi Sunak’s…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget 2020 had a very different feel to it than those of recent times. With the country facing challenges from the Covid-19 (Corona) virus and the recent floods, his statement focused on…

Upcoming changes to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) naming and shaming scheme will make allowances for employers who simply made a mistake. But there are no changes to the underlying rules of the NMW regime.…

2020 is a leap year, which means there is an additional day in February – the 29th. For many, this will have absolutely no impact on their pay, but employers are being urged to exercise…

WMT’s corporate advisory team advised the shareholders of the UK’s biggest tour boat operator, City Cruises PLC, on their personal financial positions during the sale of the company to Hornblower Cruises and Events. Over the…